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Austinite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Austinite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Axinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Austinite and Axinite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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